International Swordfighting and Martial Arts Convention

jaredkirby · 26th March 2005, 04:40 PM

Call for Papers
at
The International Swordfighting and Martial Arts Convention
in Lansing, MI Aug. 5-7th 2005
http://artofcombat.org/public/thespi...n/aocflyer.htm

We are now soliciting papers on Western Martial arts and all related topics to be presented ISMAC 2005. We are looking for 20 minute papers on any subject related to Historic European Martial Arts. For example:

Treatises:
-Interpretation of treatises and manuals: What do you need to know in order to unlock the knowledge of the masters?
-How did an individual look at these books in their time? What was the intended audience for them?

Social Context:
-What role did martial arts play in civilian life?
-How did the mindset of the time influence the way martial art books were written?

Related Sciences:
-How did other sciences such as Mathematics, Philosophy and Medicine influence Western Martial Arts?
-How did knowledge of internal anatomy influence the targeting of swordsmanship?

Organizations:
-What is the difference between a club, society, company, academy, school, association, etc.?

These are just a few examples; we are open to any topics that are related to Western Martial Arts. In order to be considered you will need to send an abstract for the paper no later than May 1st, 2005. If you have any questions or to submit your abstract please email: jaredkirby@hotmail.com.

tom hyle · 26th March 2005, 06:36 PM

great! Thanks for the heads up.

jaredkirby · 11th April 2005, 03:14 AM

If you are flying to ISMAC this year you can save money! ISMAC has arranged a deal with Northwest/KLM/Continental to provide a 10% discount on flights to the workshop. For details, please go to the webpage at http://artofcombat.org/public/thespi...n/aocflyer.htm and click on ‘Flight Discounts’. See you in August!

Sincerely,

Jared Kirby

jaredkirby · 21st April 2005, 04:30 AM

Hey all,

I want to let everyone know that the tentative schedule is now posted for the 6th Annual ISMAC in Lansing, MI. Please go to http://artofcombat.org/public/thespi...n/aocflyer.htm

-There are over 50 classes offered during a 3 day weekend.

-Three special presentations during the lunch breaks.

-We will repeat the Rapier and Singlestick tournaments, but this year it will be Rapier and Smallsword!

-A special night of coached bouts with the Masters!

-Once again we will also offer private lessons with the instructors!

-Even More Maestro and Master Classes!

AND NEW THIS YEAR:

-We have added one more track of class so you will have 5 classes to choose from during each time slot! There has never been so many options (which is truly a double edged sword

- More intermediate and advanced classes than ever before!

-We are offering a new opportunity this year for advanced participants. 'Master Class Blocks' give you the opportunity to concentrate on specific principles of combat. See the description on the website for more details.

-Paper presentations so you have some time to exercise your mind too!

-A 10% discount on flights with Northwest/KLM/Continental

The online registration form is now up, so what are you waiting for?

Sincerely,

Jared Kirby

sirupate · 24th April 2005, 07:48 PM

Hello There,

If you want an instructor on kukri at anytime give us a shout; a couple of vid clip links;

http://www.toratoratora.co.uk/forum/...p?TID=412&PN=1

http://www.toratoratora.co.uk/forum/...p?TID=410&PN=1

Cheers Simon

11th April 2005, 03:14 AM	#3
jaredkirby Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 16	Flight Discounts If you are flying to ISMAC this year you can save money! ISMAC has arranged a deal with Northwest/KLM/Continental to provide a 10% discount on flights to the workshop. For details, please go to the webpage at http://artofcombat.org/public/thespi...n/aocflyer.htm and click on ‘Flight Discounts’. See you in August! Sincerely, Jared Kirby

21st April 2005, 04:30 AM	#4
jaredkirby Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 16	The ISMAC schedule is ready! Hey all, I want to let everyone know that the tentative schedule is now posted for the 6th Annual ISMAC in Lansing, MI. Please go to http://artofcombat.org/public/thespi...n/aocflyer.htm -There are over 50 classes offered during a 3 day weekend. -Three special presentations during the lunch breaks. -We will repeat the Rapier and Singlestick tournaments, but this year it will be Rapier and Smallsword! -A special night of coached bouts with the Masters! -Once again we will also offer private lessons with the instructors! -Even More Maestro and Master Classes! AND NEW THIS YEAR: -We have added one more track of class so you will have 5 classes to choose from during each time slot! There has never been so many options (which is truly a double edged sword - More intermediate and advanced classes than ever before! -We are offering a new opportunity this year for advanced participants. 'Master Class Blocks' give you the opportunity to concentrate on specific principles of combat. See the description on the website for more details. -Paper presentations so you have some time to exercise your mind too! -A 10% discount on flights with Northwest/KLM/Continental The online registration form is now up, so what are you waiting for? Sincerely, Jared Kirby

26th March 2005, 04:40 PM	#1
jaredkirby Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 16	Call for Papers at The International Swordfighting and Martial Arts Convention in Lansing, MI Aug. 5-7th 2005 http://artofcombat.org/public/thespi...n/aocflyer.htm We are now soliciting papers on Western Martial arts and all related topics to be presented ISMAC 2005. We are looking for 20 minute papers on any subject related to Historic European Martial Arts. For example: Treatises: -Interpretation of treatises and manuals: What do you need to know in order to unlock the knowledge of the masters? -How did an individual look at these books in their time? What was the intended audience for them? Social Context: -What role did martial arts play in civilian life? -How did the mindset of the time influence the way martial art books were written? Related Sciences: -How did other sciences such as Mathematics, Philosophy and Medicine influence Western Martial Arts? -How did knowledge of internal anatomy influence the targeting of swordsmanship? Organizations: -What is the difference between a club, society, company, academy, school, association, etc.? These are just a few examples; we are open to any topics that are related to Western Martial Arts. In order to be considered you will need to send an abstract for the paper no later than May 1st, 2005. If you have any questions or to submit your abstract please email: jaredkirby@hotmail.com.

26th March 2005, 06:36 PM	#2
tom hyle Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Houston, TX, USA Posts: 1,254	great! Thanks for the heads up.

24th April 2005, 07:48 PM	#5
sirupate Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: England Posts: 373	Hello There, If you want an instructor on kukri at anytime give us a shout; a couple of vid clip links; http://www.toratoratora.co.uk/forum/...p?TID=412&PN=1 http://www.toratoratora.co.uk/forum/...p?TID=410&PN=1 Cheers Simon